BE(2)-M17

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BE(2)-M17 (human, Caucasian, neural, neuroblastoma)

SPECIES: human, Caucasian
TISSUE/ORGAN: neural
TUMOR: neuroblastoma

ECACC catalog code: 95011816
Morphology: Rounded to fusiform growing in aggregates
Description: Human Caucasian neuroblastoma
Viruses: See Properties
Depositor: Dr R A Ross and Dr BA Spengler, Department of Biological Sciences, Fordham University, New York, USA (Originator)
No restrictions. Patent: None Specified By Depositor
Properties: Applications: Study of neuroblastoma

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Part of the Business Division of the Health Protection Agency (ECACC, Salisbury, Wiltshire)
EMEM (EBSS):Ham's F12 (1:1) + 2mM Glutamine + 1% Non Essential Amino Acids (NEAA) + 15% Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) (Heat Inactivated). Split confluent cultures 1:50 i.e. seeding at 4x10,000 cells/cm2 using 0.1% trypsin or PBS only; 5% CO2; 37C.
Passages: 28; The cell line BE(2)-M17 was isolated from SK-N-BE(2) (ECACC No. 95011815) by limiting dilution. The cells show a population doubling time of 20-24 hrs, grow in multi-layers but start to aggregate and float as the culture ages. The neuroblastic cells express properties of neuroadrenergic neurones and multiple, moderately long cell processes. BE(2)-M17 showed tyrosine hydroxylase and dopamine-ß-hydroxylase activity and specific uptake of norepinephrine (noradrenalin). Expression of intermediate filaments was detected as well as neuron-specific enolase and moderate expression of vimentin. BE(2)-M17 are tumorigenic in nude mice.
Research council deposit: No; Price Code: C;
Validated by: isoenzymes (species confirmation)

Bibliographic references:

Cancer Res 1989;49:219 - PMID: 2535691
Cancer Res 1993;53;4978 - PMID: 8402688

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